(RN) House Supervisor - 140729

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

About the role

The Inpatient Nursing Shift House Supervisor has responsibility for nursing activities on shift. Serves as administrative resource person for hospital administration and nursing administration throughout the shift. Serves as clinical resource person and provides clinical support for all areas of inpatient nursing during the shift. Collaborates with nurse managers and charge nurses in planning on-shift and incoming shift staffing. Additionally, the House Supervisor is the onsite administrator during off hours.

The House Supervisor hires new employees, screens applications, interviews candidates, prepares and conducts annual performance appraisals, trains and assigns work to new and existing employees within the department. Makes recommendations concerning merit increases and classification reviews. Performs disciplinary action, up to dismissal, in consultation with HR/LR. Represents the department or organization in grievance hearings, administrative review processes, or arbitration.

The House Supervisor leads quality of care activities as appropriate to the individual's position, education, and practice environment; safety programs; advocates and adheres to the ANA code of ethics for nurses; supports and promotes evidence-based practice teams; identifies nursing-sensitive indicators at the unit level; supports and directs data collection; demonstrates adherence and promotion of customer service improvement activities in all patient, family, and staff interactions; assures currency in licensure and annual mandated regulatory competencies.

Will be required to work at all locations to include Hillcrest, La Jolla, and East Campus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as administrative and clinical resource person for hospital and nursing administration during the shift.
• Provide clinical support for all areas of inpatient nursing.
• Collaborate with nurse managers and charge nurses to plan staffing for current and incoming shifts.
• Act as onsite administrator during off hours.
• Hire, screen, and interview candidates for employment.
• Prepare and conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Train and assign work to new and existing employees.
• Make recommendations concerning merit increases and classification reviews.
• Perform disciplinary actions, up to and including dismissal, in consultation with HR/LR.
• Represent the department or organization in grievance hearings, administrative review processes, or arbitration.
• Lead quality of care and safety programs.
• Advocate and adhere to the ANA code of ethics for nurses.
• Support and promote evidence-based practice teams.
• Identify nursing-sensitive indicators at the unit level and support data collection.
• Promote customer service improvement activities in all patient, family, and staff interactions.
• Ensure currency in licensure and annual mandated regulatory competencies.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.
• Current BART/ART or BLS/CPR and/or ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Five (5+) or more years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years of recent working RN experience in an acute care environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an acute care setting.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritizing skills.
• Proven hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services.
• Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events, and ability to problem-solve with critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation regulations.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSN
• Clinical area specialty certification or Nursing Administration Certification.
• Recent ED, ICU, and/or NP experience.
• Lean Six Sigma training.
• Recent or current RN experience at UC San Diego Health.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call, and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

Pay

Hiring Pay Scale: $87.50 - $99.00 / hour

Annual Full Pay Range: $136,600 - $267,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $65.42 - $128.16

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• 12-Hour Rotating Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
• 90% appointment percent